Suitable for:
- Printed books, manuscripts and albums required of any structural type and size
- Flat or angled display of the book
- Compatible for use with The Book Shelter
- Showpiece volumes that have a particular illustration or page that is repeatedly required for short term display
Why choose this cradle?
- This cradle is tailor-made to provide the precise support your volume needs to be safe whilst on display
- It’s simple to use
- Its robust construction enables repeated use (for the same display page) for years to come
- The smooth paper finish makes it suitable for use with bindings with deteriorated covering leather
- It can be covered with a cloth of your choice to give uniformity to your display and your room interior
Adaptations:
- Flat display
- Angled upstand with textblock ledge
- Choice of covering cloth
- Textblock support
- Polyethylene strapping provided as required
Construction and materials: I take care to ensure your book cradle is capable of fulfilling its protective function for as long as possible. All my cloth-covered book cradles are constructed using:
- Conservation grade board carcass
- Cloth of your choice. Creation Baumann fabrics available to match display case interiors
- Smooth archival quality paper liner to ensure no rubbing of delicate covering materials on cradle cloth turn-ins
- Material specifications can be tailored to suit your preference